How to Say ‘But how much’ in Mexican Spanish
Pero, ¿qué tanto
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In fast conversations, this phrase can express surprise or skepticism.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pero
[PEH-roh]
But
Used to introduce a contrast with what has been previously mentioned.
Quiero ir, pero hay tráfico.
I want to go, but there's traffic.
qué
[keh]
What
Used to ask for information about something.
¿Qué dices?
What are you saying?
tanto
[TAHN-toh]
So much
Used to indicate a great extent or degree.
¿Qué tanto quieres?
How much do you want?
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